A strong 7.6-magnitude earthquake has rocked the Caribbean Sea, sparking tsunami alerts for several nations, including Honduras and the Cayman Islands. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced that the earthquake's epicenter is located approximately 20 miles north of Honduras and 130 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands. Countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Cuba have been issued tsunami warnings, with the National Weather Service advising residents of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to be wary of dangerous currents and waves. The USGS noted that seismic activity at this plate boundary is not uncommon, referencing a 2018 7.5 magnitude quake that resulted in minor damage and a small tsunami. Thankfully, the remote location of the earthquake is thought to reduce the risk of significant destruction from shaking.
7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Caribbean, Tsunami Alerts Issued
7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Caribbean, Tsunami Alerts Issued
A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean, prompting multiple tsunami warnings across the region.
7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Caribbean, Tsunami Alerts Issued
A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean, prompting multiple tsunami warnings across the region.
A strong 7.6-magnitude earthquake has rocked the Caribbean Sea, sparking tsunami alerts for several nations, including Honduras and the Cayman Islands. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced that the earthquake's epicenter is located approximately 20 miles north of Honduras and 130 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands. Countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Cuba have been issued tsunami warnings, with the National Weather Service advising residents of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to be wary of dangerous currents and waves. The USGS noted that seismic activity at this plate boundary is not uncommon, referencing a 2018 7.5 magnitude quake that resulted in minor damage and a small tsunami. Thankfully, the remote location of the earthquake is thought to reduce the risk of significant destruction from shaking.
A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean, prompting multiple tsunami warnings across the region.
A strong 7.6-magnitude earthquake has rocked the Caribbean Sea, sparking tsunami alerts for several nations, including Honduras and the Cayman Islands. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced that the earthquake's epicenter is located approximately 20 miles north of Honduras and 130 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands. Countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Cuba have been issued tsunami warnings, with the National Weather Service advising residents of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to be wary of dangerous currents and waves. The USGS noted that seismic activity at this plate boundary is not uncommon, referencing a 2018 7.5 magnitude quake that resulted in minor damage and a small tsunami. Thankfully, the remote location of the earthquake is thought to reduce the risk of significant destruction from shaking.
